On this episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, leadership coach and entrepreneur Brendalyn King, M.Ed, PCC, shares a powerful conversation on overcoming burnout, embracing self-mastery, and redefining what it means to lead with intention. As a Personal Mastery Coach and land developer, Brendalyn draws from her experience co-founding a National Blue Ribbon charter school in Brooklyn, her work with Bhavana Learning Group, and her role in revitalizing 244 acres of Missouri’s first Black resort. She offers insight into how high achievers can unlearn limiting patterns, expand their leadership presence, and create space for personal and professional growth. This episode explores the importance of “being selfish” in the right ways—prioritizing self-care, restoring balance, and sowing the seeds for sustainable success and generational impact.

What does it really take to rise in your career while staying true to who you are? In this episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, we sit down with Kristin Mosley, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at St. Louis CITY SC, to talk about building influence, leading with authenticity, and creating spaces where people truly belong.

From shaping the culture of a major league sports organization to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Kristin shares how relationships, purpose, and staying grounded in community have fueled her success. If you’re looking to level up in your career, find your voice, and lead without compromising who you are, this conversation will show you how authenticity isn’t a weakness—it’s your greatest advantage. For visuals, check our YouTube at (4) The Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast - YouTube Find more content at thinkblack.us.

Before there was a beauty empire built by Madam C. J. Walker, there was the woman who helped teach her the business—trailblazing entrepreneur Annie Malone. On this episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, we uncover the powerful story of Annie Malone Turnbo, a woman born to formerly enslaved parents who turned childhood illness, curiosity about herbs, and a passion for haircare into one of the first Black multimillion-dollar businesses in America.

But Annie Malone didn’t just build wealth—she built opportunity. Through her Poro System, she trained more than 75,000 agents and empowered Black women across the country to become financially independent entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your skills, passion, or life experience into a new career path, Annie Malone’s story is the blueprint for transformation.